Who are we
The Specialist Family Practitioner Team, Pre and Post Bereavement, cover Lincolnshire. We are a qualified team, adhering to professional standards and codes of ethics, which includes child and family bereavement nurse specialists with a play specialist and youth worker.
What we do
We help children, young people under the age of 19 years old and their families in understanding their thoughts and feelings as they navigate the impact of illness and bereavement, whilst offering a confidential safe space.
How to make a referral
We accept referrals from any professional who knows of families who meet our service criteria. Families who meet our criteria can also refer themselves via telephone.
Please contact the service prior to referral.
A referral form must be completed. Families must have given consent before referrals are made.
To refer into this service please use this form.
Referrals can be posted to the address below or emailed to [email protected]
Criteria
- Child with a palliative or end-of-life diagnosis.
- Children and young people who have a parent, guardian or sibling with a terminal illness and prognosis of less than one year.
- Bereaved children and young people following the the death of a parent or guardian or sibling.
Please note the service is unable to offer
The service is unable to provide individual support for:
- Families experiencing grief due to stillbirth or miscarriage
- Families grieving the death of an extended family member (grandparent, aunt or uncle)
- Adults with non-palliative oncology diagnosis or long term conditions
- Families affected by separation or divorce
How we work
We are an integral part of the Community Children’s Nursing Services, working closely with other professionals involved with the child, including children’s agencies and organisations.
Visits are arranged in the family home, schools or other locations in the community. The service is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, excluding bank holidays.
Other services
Other services are available to ULHT Children’s Community staff, including; supervision, training and debriefs.
The team also offer telephone support, information and signposting for other professionals needing advice on child bereavement, plus teaching and education around this subject.
Contact Details
Specialist Family Practitioner Team, Pre and Post Bereavement
Children’s Community Services
Kingfisher Unit
Grantham & District Hospital
Manthorpe Road
Lincolnshire, NG31 8DG
Tel 01476 464259
Other useful resources
Children who do not meet the criteria for our service who are struggling with a bereavement can be supported by schools and information from websites, books and other charitable organisations. The list below are just some of the useful resources available both locally and nationally. This list is not exhaustive. Our service is not responsible for the content or activities of other external organisations.